Delhi High Court Rejects Urgent Hearing for PIL on 800+ Missing Persons

• Delhi High Court rejected urgent listing for a PIL concerning over 800 missing persons in the capital.
• The court stated the case would be auto-listed, despite the petitioner's request for a Wednesday hearing.
• Between January 1 and January 15, 2026, 807 people were reported missing in Delhi, causing public concern.
• Delhi Police dismissed the surge as "paid promotion" and warned against panic creation for monetary gains.
• NHRC took suo motu cognisance, seeking reports from Delhi government and Police chief on the missing persons.